FUNNY: What a way to wake up!!!!

gecko1977a · Post by **gecko1977a** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 3:26 am

oh boy this morning better not be a sign of things to come.

The alarm clock rings. It is on the floor next to the bed somewhere, i usually just smack around down there till it shuts up.

Well this morning in hear a CRASH, glug glug glug. took me a few seconds to realize that my CPAP, and humidifier fell onto the floor. So now the alarm clock is drownded. Unplugged everything.

keep in mind this was 5AM and i have a room that is basically BLACKED OUT.

A clapper would have been handy to get the light on quickly this morning.

I think the alarm clock is a gonner

kteague · Post by **kteague** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 8:49 am

At least you've got a sense of humor about it. I had to laugh at the image in my mind of the scene. (Kinda like when someone falls down - you wait to see if they laugh first.) Thanks for sharing.

P.S. Hint of the day - When table space is at a premium, anything flat (like a clipboard size or longer) slid between the mattress and box springs can provide a little ledge for something lightweight (clock and small flashlight) to be easily accessible. And it's even better if the flat object has a small rim, like a cafeteria tray.
Along the same line, a pocketed apron spread flat under the mattress with just the pockets hanging out has been useful for me. For a while I wound up my excess hose in one. But if we solve all our problems, we'll not have these laughs at each others' expense. I'm wondering if anyone else has a funny "me and my equipment" story. I haven't used mine enough to have much. Just one time I jumped up to get to the phone nearby but just out of reach and was snatched back rudely. Didn't realize the hose was wedged between the mattress and headboard. Anybody else?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 9:04 am

Sure hope non of that water got into your cpap!!!

gecko1977a · Post by **gecko1977a** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 3:06 pm

the alarmclock is a gonner, the radio stays on all the time

the cpap got wet, but just the outside, not sure if water went up in it, think it all went out the humidifier chamber (i have a seperate humidifier from my CPAP)
the cpap was running through it all

chdurie2 · Post by **chdurie2** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 3:50 pm

if there was water in your cpap, it's unlikely that you could have unplugged it without getting electrically shocked.

caroline

chdurie2 · Post by **chdurie2** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 3:51 pm

by the same token, i assume that your alarm clock was not electric.

caroline

Bookbear · Post by **Bookbear** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 6:36 pm

Well, alarm clocks are MUCH cheaper than CPAP machines!

Bonnie · Post by **Bonnie** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 7:25 pm

kteague, what great tips!!! The pocket idea will be GREAT for me to put my glasses in. I have a small dog crate serving as my side table holding the machine and there is no room for much. I can put the books on the floor but not the glasses. The pocket will keep them safe. Thanks for sharing!

snork1 · Post by **snork1** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 10:41 pm

This is why a lot of people (me included) like to run their CPAP machines on the floor.

Gidgie · Post by **Gidgie** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 10:53 pm

When I was fairly new to CPAPa good friend thought it was fun to wake me in the morning by phoning, since I have a phone in my headboard for safety reasons. She'd call, and I, rudely awakened, would scramble madly to andswer the phone, remove my mask, and disentangle myself from hose all at the same time. Didn't last long once I caught on and simply answered with mask on and CPAP running.......!

gecko1977a · Post by **gecko1977a** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 12:04 am

yes the alaram clock was electric, and i was trying to shut it off while it was wet too. I napped tonight before the singles dance and my cpap worked just fine

apneaicinisrael · Post by **apneaicinisrael** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 1:10 am

...But how was the singles dance?

AII

gecko1977a · Post by **gecko1977a** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 8:43 am

nobody there, i just help out with the DJing. I get in a little on the job training to help me bettermyself, and to give the other guy a break

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FUNNY: What a way to wake up!!!!

FUNNY: What a way to wake up!!!!

Rough way to start the day